I am always on the lookout for new buildings to line my LEGO® city streets. While my favorites come from Creator Expert, Creator 3-in-1 produces the occasional gem. I was intrigued by the Townhouse Pet Shop and Café (31097). It combines both classic and modern style architecture to good effect based on the box art. Consequently, it made my wish
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This week’s review is a bit of a throwback. Though retired, the Palace Cinema (10232) is one of my favorite LEGO® sets. I have owned this set for a number of years already. It was among the first that I acquired after emerging from my LEGO® dark ages. However, I purchased it sometime before the inception of True North Bricks.
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Earlier today, the LEGO® Group announced the latest in the line of Creator Expert cars, the Fiat 500 (10271). This model is based on the actual Italian car that was on the market in the late 1960s. The official press release describes the set as follows: Recreate a taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’ by recreating the iconic Fiat 500 in
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I bought Modular Sweet Surprises quite a while ago. It has been sitting un-built since last July. The set was on sale, and I thought the store front would look good on the shopping promenade I am planning for my LEGO® city. The box images for this set look okay, but honestly, my expectations were not high. Previously, I reviewed
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The LEGO® Group released a fresh press release today regarding a new Creator Expert set. For fans of soccer (or football for European readers), this new set is right up your alley. On January 16, 2020, to celebrate the 110th anniversary of its real-life counterpart, Old Trafford (10272) comes alive in brick-built form. In terms of specifics, fans can expect:
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Excitement is the word of the day, because the LEGO® Group just announced one of the most anticipated sets of January 2020. Today, we see the first images of the Creator Expert Bookshop (10270). Many new set images made the rounds on the internet over the last few weeks. However, the LEGO® Group was tight-lipped when it came to this
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I have had my eye on Cruising Adventures (31083) for some time. However, since I do not currently have a marina or shoreline in my LEGO® city, it was not high on my purchase list. As luck would have it, I recently found this set on liquidation at Walmart. I bought it for $29.00 CAD. It usually costs $79.99 CAD.
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In August, we saw the first images of the LEGO® 2019 Advent calendars. Today, we get another hint of the coming holidays with the official announcement of the Creator Gingerbread House (10267)! Click here to read about the 2019 City and Harry Potter Advent calendars. Click here to read about the 2019 Star Wars Advent calendar. The official product copy
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The end of August is upon us, and it heralds the end of summer. However, it also signals that it is time for my August 2019 LEGO® haul post. Furthermore, this is a special haul because I have all of you to thank for it. For a few months now, I have been displaying affiliate links on True North Bricks.
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The latest wave of LEGO® sets hit store shelves on August 1, meaning over 65 sets went up for sale. My mouth is watering over a number of them, but it is impossible to get every one. Consequently, I have narrowed down the list. Today, we will look at my top 10 set picks for August 2019. The sets are
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